How Long to Read Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher

How Long Does it Take to Read Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 56 minutes to read Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher by John E. Alvis

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Using the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne as a case study, John E. Alvis shows that a novelist can be a political philosopher. He demonstrates that much of Hawthorne's works are rooted in the American political tradition. Once we view his writings in connection with the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence, we grasp that what Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had stated explicitly, Hawthorne's fiction conveys dramatically. With examples drawn from Hawthorne's shorter works, as well as acknowledged classics, such as The Scarlet Letter, John E. Alvis shows that Hawthorne's characters bear something sacred in their generic humanity, yet are subject to moral judgment. He conveys reciprocity between obligations regulating individual relations and the responsibilities of individuals to their community.From America's founding proclamations in the Declaration of Independence we take a sense of national aspirations for a political order that conforms to laws of nature and nature's God. From this higher law emerge the principles enumerated in that revolutionary document. Are these principles confined to the political, or do they reach into the experience of citizens to inform conduct? Do they include family, local community, and individual face-to-face relations with neighbors and strangers? Can one make a distinct way of life by fidelity to such standards as higher law, equality, liberty, natural rights, and consent?This study is distinguished from other writings on Hawthorne in its largely positive focus on America. Alvis characterizes Hawthorne as a rational patriot who endorses America's new terms for human association. This fascinating study provides new insights into the mind of one of the greatest American writers.

How long is Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher?

Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher by John E. Alvis is 293 pages long, and a total of 74,129 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 45 minutes to read Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher aloud.

What Reading Level is Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher?

Nathaniel Hawthorne as Political Philosopher is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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